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Flavorful Firecracker Strawberry Shortcake Skewers Easy Brown Sugar Biscuit Recipe

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A quick and easy dessert featuring caramelized brown sugar biscuits, fresh strawberries, and whipped cream assembled on skewers for a fun and flavorful treat.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar (light or dark)
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 3/4 cup whole milk (or almond milk for dairy-free)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • Wooden skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes
  • Optional: pinch of cayenne pepper in biscuit dough
  • Optional: drizzle of honey or sprinkle of cinnamon on top before serving

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  2. Cut in cold, cubed butter using a pastry cutter or fork until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. In a separate bowl, mix milk with vanilla extract and pour into dry ingredients; stir gently until just combined.
  4. Turn dough onto floured surface and pat into 1-inch thick rectangle.
  5. Cut rounds about 2.5 inches in diameter using a biscuit cutter or glass.
  6. Heat a cast iron skillet over medium heat and melt a bit of butter or oil.
  7. Cook biscuits for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and caramelized (or bake at 425°F for 12-15 minutes).
  8. While biscuits cook, whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and lemon zest until soft peaks form.
  9. Thread halved strawberries, broken biscuit pieces, and dollops of whipped cream alternately onto soaked wooden skewers, starting and ending with strawberries.
  10. Optionally sprinkle a pinch of cayenne pepper on biscuit pieces before adding cream.
  11. Serve immediately or chill skewers in the fridge up to 30 minutes; bring to room temperature before serving if chilled.

Notes

Use cold butter for flaky biscuits. Whip cream until soft peaks form to avoid graininess. Soak wooden skewers before grilling to prevent burning. Biscuits can be baked instead of skillet-cooked. For dairy-free, substitute milk and cream with almond/coconut alternatives. Gluten-free flour can be used but biscuits may be less fluffy.

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Keywords: strawberry shortcake, brown sugar biscuits, skewers, easy dessert, summer dessert, whipped cream, quick dessert

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